The median yearly income in the U.S. is about $81,000, according to the Federal Reserve. But income levels vary widely depending on where you live.

To better understand gaps across the country, WalletHub ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia using three key measures: Average income of the top 5% Average income of the bottom 20% Median income of all residents

“The highest-earning 10% of individuals in the United States earn over 12 times more than those in the lowest-earning 10%,” said Chip Lupo, an analyst at WalletHub. “By measuring incomes across percentiles, we can better see why some Americans struggle more than others.” Top 10 States Where People Have the Highest: Virginia New Jersey New York Connecticut Washington Utah Minnesota Colorado Illinois Massachusetts

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